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Exhibitions
Made in Hong KongLocal artists Chow Chun-fai,  Chu Hing-wah,  Kevin Fung, 'Frog King' Kwok Mang-ho,  Kum Chi-keung,  Wan Qingli  and Vincent Yu  display works that represent the city's culture.  Today, 10am-6pm,   HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10.  Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends today
Inheritance
The 35th anniversary show of HK Visual Arts Society with more than 20 members showcasing their works,  including Chu Hing-wah, Ha Bik-chuen and Kum Chi-keung.  Today, 10am-10pm, L3 Crystal Atrium, Metroplaza, 223 Hing Fong Rd, Kwai Fong. Inquiries: 3101 2712. Ends today
The Animated Spirit
Paintings of animals, still lifes and landscapes by Lam Wu-fui,  a student of Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an.  Today, 10am-7pm,  tomorrow, 10am-6pm,  HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd,
Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends tomorrow
Theatre of the Mind
Australian artist Chris Wake paints large-scale oils of party scenes with a dark undertone.  Today, Tue-Fri, 11am-8pm, or by appointment, 5 o.p.t Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends Fri
Mapping My Mind
Nilanjan Das uses everyday objects to explore the human mind and emotion in minimal mixed-media paintings.  Today-Fri, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Fri
Altered Ambiance
Animations, videos and installations by Nadim Abbas, Yuk King Tan, Y.Y. Ma and Anastasia Wong with the theme of ambience. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, 1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Inquiries: Ends Apr 13
The Cell
Burmese artist Htein Lin's abstract paintings drawn on his experience as a political prisoner. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 2pm-6pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Apr 13
Aanrchitecture Bananas
Works on architecture and public space by more than 30 local artists, including Warren Leung Chi-wo, Tozer Pak Sheung-chuen and Kacey Wong Kwok-choi. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, Artist Commune, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Apr 17
C.A.R.E.
About 200 paintings, videos, installations, photographic and textual documents created by the Vietnamese boat people in 1990s Hong Kong. Mon-Fri, noon-6pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm-4pm, Leung Fong Oi Wan Art Gallery, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun. Inquiries: 2526 3765. Ends Apr 17
Chie!
Tse Yim-on, Siu Hak, Kongkee, In-media, Community Museum Project and Autonomous 8/F present works about local culture and politics. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Apr 27
The Path of Heart
Lou Zhenggang displays her abstract paintings and calligraphic works to raise funds for the Community Chest of HK, celebrating its 40th anniversary, with some of them to subsequently be collected by the National Museum of China. Daily, 9am-9pm, 1/F Lobby; Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm, Sat, 9am-2pm, 46/F Sky Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2132 8607. Ends Apr 28
The Studio and the Altar
One hundred pieces of Daoist artworks, dating from the Han to the Qing  dynasties, in painting, porcelain, calligraphy and scripture forms. Daily, 10am-5pm, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends May 11
Openings in Fo Tan
Blue Lotus Gallery presents Christopher Ku's abstract oils and Stage 1 presents Ron Lau Ming-chun's photos of Hong Kong. Receptions today,  4pm-7pm, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Free shuttle bus from HK Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing), Wan Chai, 4pm, booking required. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends May 11
Indonesian Invasion
Works by 14 contemporary Indonesian artists, including Bob Sick Yudhita, Entang Wiharso and Yunizar. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels; and Sin Sin Annex & Sin Sin Atelier (until Apr 15), 52-53 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends May 15
Beyond the Surface
The HK International Poster Triennial showcases more than 400 works from 46 countries.  Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 19
Performing Arts
The Pines of Rome
HK Wind Philharmonia's annual concert is joined by conductor Jerry Junkin and oboe soloist Victor Tam, featuring Ottorino Respighi's Pines of Rome, among works by Ticheli, Mozart, Chen Dan and Percy Grainger.  Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2468 4597
Family Protection Unit
HK Repertory Theatre's musical about an old man's problems with his children and grandchildren in the face of technological advancements. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles.   Today, 7.45pm,  Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$140-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org
Hello in There
HK Repertory Theatre's drama about the meaning of life, centring on a pregnant woman's decision. In Cantonese. Today, 7.45pm,   HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
The Creation
Chan Wing-wah conducts soprano Nancy Yuen, tenor Sam Kan, baritone Petrus Cheung and HK Oratorio Society in the oratorio written by Haydn.  Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$60-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9463 5217
Aigo Music Hins Cheung in Concert
Canto-pop singer-songwriter Hins Cheung King-hin performs.  Today-tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134
LaLaLuna
Physical theatre blending circus, magic and film, with Wolfe Bowart from the US playing a character who struggles to light up the moon.  Today, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay  Rd, Choi Hung;  tomorrow, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$110, HK$170 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
The Love Story of Sam & Sally
A rerun of Actors' Family's Cantonese music theatre starring Louis Cheung Kai-chung and Eliza Chan Kit-ling.  Today-Wed, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$360 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9080 9389
Ain't No Motown High Enough
Kassia Women's Choir perform soulful Motown songs, including Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson's Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Martha and the Vandellas' Dancing in the Street and The Supremes' Stop! In the Name of Love.  Thu-Fri, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9852 2668
The Punchline Comedy Club
Mickey Hutton, Brendan Dempsey and Markus Birdman perform stand-up. In English.  Thu-Sat, 9pm, Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320. Inquiries: 2827 7777
Queer Show
W Theatre's comedy in its fourth run, about the love stories of a 30-year-old gay man. Stars Joey Leung Cho-yiu. In Cantonese.  Thu-Apr 20 (except Apr 14), 8pm,  Sat-Apr 13, Apr 19-20 also at 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$320 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2905 8134
My Grandmother's Funeral
A rerun of playwright/actress Wong Wing-sze's black comedy about Chinese rituals, based on her grandmother's funeral. Directed by Lee Chun-chow. In Cantonese. Thu-Apr 20 (except Apr 14), 8.15pm  (Sat-Apr 13, Apr 19-20 also at 3.15pm), McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9273 3479
Mozart in the City
A crossover of Chinese music and western classical, with John Harding leading flutist Megan Sterling and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in works by Mozart and Stravinsky; while HK Chinese Orchestra's Wong On-yuan pairs up with his son Wong Sun-tat on huqins to play Chan Hing-yan's And the Moon Winks.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
The Long and Winding Silk Road
HK Chinese Orchestra's theatre of music originating from the Silk Road, joined by Luo King on zheng, Guo Yazhi on guanzi and Michael Wong on saxophone.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Duran Duran
The  British pop/rock group perform hits  from the past three decades. Sat, 8pm, PopTv Arena, Austin Rd West, West Kowloon, HK$380-HK$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239
Seasonal Syndromes
City Contemporary Dance Company presents works by choreographers Willy Tsao, Lau Siu-ming, Mui Cheuk-yin and Dominic Wong, about how human emotion is affected by different seasons. Apr 18, 8pm, Apr 19, 3pm, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK160, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803 (post-performance discussion on Apr 19, 8pm, in Cantonese)
Watch the Space
HK Ballet presents contemporary and neo-classical works by eight of their young choreographers, set to classical, pop and rock music. Apr 18-19, 7.30pm, Apr 20, 2.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$90, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Theatre director Olivia Yan Wing-pui explores the meanings of love by resituating  Shakespeare's romantic comedy in today's Hong Kong. In Cantonese. Apr 18-20, Apr 22-27, 7.30pm (Apr 19-20, Apr 26-27 also at 2.45pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Rachmaninov Rendezvous: Colleen Lee
The young pianist joins the HK Sinfonietta to play Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Symphony No 2, and local composer Samson Young's Afterglow - a new work for orchestra and electronics. Apr 19, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Extra-curricular
Discovery Bay Market
Outdoor market with stalls selling home-made and organic foods, clothing and crafts. Today, 10am-5pm, Discovery Bay Piazza, free. Call to confirm in case of bad weather. Inquiries: 9247 5635 or www.openairhk.com
China Guardian Spring Auction Preview
Features classical and contemporary Chinese paintings, sculptures, porcelains, jades, rare books, manuscripts, calligraphic and photographic works. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm,  Tue, 10am-5pm, 8/F Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2815 2269
Play-reading
Theatre group ACT's event features Doug Wright's dark comedy Quills. In English.  Tomorrow, 7pm, Fringe Club Rehearsal Room, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9430 5725
Are Islam and Democracy Compatible?
A luncheon presentation by Singapore-based journalist Tion Kwa, focusing on the cases in Malaysia and Indonesia. In English.  Tue, 12.30pm, Caernarvon Room, 1/F, HK Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$490, HK$390 (students and Asia Society members), booking required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Meet-the-Author Event
With journalist Alexandra Harney, author of The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage.  Tue, 6.30pm, Kelly & Walsh, Shop 305, One Exchange Square, Central, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2524 2068
Cinema
Dark Habits
On the run  from the police, nightclub singer and drug addict Yolanda (Cristina Sanchez Pascual) ends up meeting a group of lecherous nuns in a convent. Pedro Almodovar's 1983 black comedy also stars Will More and Laura Cepeda. In Spanish with Chinese and English subtitles.  Today, 12.15pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45. Inquiries: 2388 0002
The 32nd HK International Film Festival
More than 300 features, documentaries, animations and shorts from Hong Kong and abroad, including the following  four films. Various times and venues, free-HK$60, Urbtix and HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk. Ends today
In the Mirror of Maya Deren
Martina Kudlacek's biographical documentary about the American avant-garde filmmaker, featuring interviews with experimental directors such as Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas. Soundtrack by John Zorn. In English and French with English subtitles.  Today, 2pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.
Paranoid Park
Gus Van Sant's thriller depicts the fear, anxiety and guilt of a teenage skater (Gabe Nevins), who tries to cover up a murder he has committed. Also stars  Daniel Liu and Taylor Momsen. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, 3.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST.
Lynch
The documentary tracks  American filmmaker David Lynch over two years during the production of his latest feature Inland Empire. Directed by blackANDwhite.  In English.  Today, 6pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST.
Brando
A biographical documentary of late American actor Marlon Brando, with interviews of  friends and colleagues such as Jane Fonda, Al Pacino, Quincy Jones, Martin Scorsese and Bernardo Bertolucci. Directed by Mimi Freedman and Leslie Greif. In English.  Today, 8pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST.
Macau
American String Quartet
The US music group play works by Haydn, Shostakovich, Ravel and more.  Today, 8pm, Frand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 100 patacas. Inquiries: www.ccm.gov.mo or (853) 2825 2899
Feast of Pak Tai
Local festival with Chinese operas, dragon and lion dance parades.  Tomorrow-Thu, 7.45pm, Pak Tai Temple, Taipa Village, Taipa Island, free. Inquiries: www.macautourism.gov.mo or (853) 2882 7295
Sentimental Russia
The Macau Orchestra play chamber music by Alexander Borodin, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Stravinsky.  Sat, 8pm, D. Pedro V Theatre, St Augustine's Square, 30 patacas. Inquiries: www.icm.gov.mo or (853) 3996 699
Contemporary Ceramic Art
Features works by 15 artists from Guangdong Province and Macau. Daily, 10am-7pm, Tap Seac Gallery, Av Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida 95, free. Inquiries: (853) 2833 5140 or www.macauart.net. Ends May 4
Beijing
Italian Jazz Weekend
Italy's jazz acts 3quietmen, Q, Ivan Valentini's Slanting Quintet and Manomanouche & Voice perform in a series of programmes.  Thu-Sat, various times and venues, 20-980 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Flamenco Dance Sevilla
Closing ceremony of the Spanish Cultural Year with flamenco dancer Maria Pages and her troupe performing.  Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square, 180-680 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Shanghai
Hamlet
The British TNT Theatre stages the Shakespeare tragedy about the young prince who takes revenge on his father's murderer.  Today-Sat, 7.30pm, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, 288 Anfu Rd, 150-800 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Celine Dion
The Canadian singer performs.  Fri, 7.30pm, Shanghai Stadium, 1111 Caoxi Rd, 300-3,000 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Taipei
Antigone
Habimah National Theatre and Cameri Theatre's modern take on Sophocles' tragedy, blending ancient Greek, pop and world music.  Today, 2.30pm, National Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$500-2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
Peer Gynt in Wonderland
The National Symphony Orchestra team up with Ifkids Theatre to present Henrik Ibsen's play about identity and choice.  Today, 2.30pm, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$400-1,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
Woyzeck
Korean theatre group Sadari Movement Laboratory stage Georg Buchner's play about love, betrayal, jealousy and mental violence.  Today, 2.30pm, Experimental Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$800. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
Chamber Music in the Romantic Period
The National Symphony Orchestra perform works by Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and more.  Fri, 7.30pm, Recital Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$350. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
Taiwan India Festival
Traditional India dance by performers from India and Taiwan.  Sat, 12.30pm, 4pm, 7pm, Dream Community Shih-Ji City, No 95 Shih-Ji Mingchu 2 St, NT$200. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw
Singapore
Sweet Sorrow
Claus Peter Flor conducts the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No 5; while violinist Kam Ning plays a Barber concerto.  Sat, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$11-$60. Inquiries: www.sistic.com
Apology to The Masters
Pan Yue's photos of Peking opera scenes questioning traditions. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, noon-6pm, Art Seasons, 5 Gemmill Lane, free. Inquiries: (65) 6221 1800. Ends May 3
Siren
Christopher Lau and Samson Young's interactive sound installation with the theme of water. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Osage Singapore, 11b Mt Sophia. Inquiries: (65) 6337 9909. Ends May 4
Bangkok
The 29th Bangkok International Motor Show
Exhibition of the latest cars, accessories and maintenance equipment from manufacturers around the world.  Today, 7am-9.30pm, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, 88 Bangna-Trad Rd, Bangna, free. Inquiries: www.bangkok-motorshow.com
Tokyo
African Festival Yokohama
A chance to explore African culture with performances, exhibitions, food booths and workshops hosted by about 50 African embassies.  Today, 11am-5pm, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 2/F-3/F Building 1, Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Inquiries: www.africanfestyokohama.com
Modest Mouse
The US alternative rock band perform.  Wed, 7pm, Shibuya Duo Music Exchange, 2-14-8, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, 6,300 yen. Inquiries: (03) 3462 6969



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